Best Spanish Cities

Top Places to Visit on a Spanish Vacation

There is so much information on the web about Spain it can often be difficult to find a simple guide to what there is to do in the country. The below cities are some of the most popular cities to visit in Spain – click on the link to get everything you need to know about each city on a single page: how long to spend there, what to do and which day trips to take from each city.

Choosing Your City for a Weekend Break or a Tour of Spain

Are you visiting Spain for a weekend break or a longer tour of Spain?

How long your trip will be has a big influence on which city or cities you should visit.

Best City to Start a Tour of Spain

If you plan on spending a week or two in Spain, I would recommend starting in Madrid. From there you can get to anywhere: spend your whole trip in the capital and in the surrounding cities of Toledo and Segovia, head south to Andalusia or north to Barcelona and San Sebastian, or go off the beaten path and head to Galicia. Read more about Guided Tours of Spain from Madrid.

Best Weekend Break City in Spain

Most of the cities on this page, particularly the top five, are ideal for a weekend break in Spain. Read more about Weekend Breaks in Spain

Best Spanish Cities

Madrid gets mixed reactions from many visitors: some find the pace of life and diversity of the city incredibly exciting, while others are daunted by the size of the city and fail to get to grips with what Madrid can offer.

Valencia is a lot smaller than you would expect from the third most populated city in Spain, but it still has enough charm to keep you busy for a couple of days. Don’t forget to try the Paella Valenciana! (Paella was invented in Valencia.)